Sports Authority Appoints Fred Argir as New Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--()--Sports Authority, the nation’s premier full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced the appointment of Fred Argir as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. Argir, who recently served as the Vice President, Supply Chain at Target Corporation, joins Sports Authority with an extensive background in retail experience and wealth of industry knowledge.

“We are thrilled to have Fred join our Senior Management Team as we look forward to the growth and innovation of our information services as a whole,” said David Campisi, Chairman, President and CEO. “Fred comes equipped with the retail knowledge, passion and skill-set to add value immediately.”

“Fred’s background speaks volumes as to what he can and will accomplish for Sports Authority,” said Tom Hendrickson, Chief Financial Officer. “Along with his entrepreneurial spirit and deep knowledge for operational excellence, his passion and leadership skills are exactly what we need to optimize the customer experience, implement best practices, and maximize our current offerings.”

During Argir’s tenure at Target, he specialized in Supply Chain development and was responsible for application development of Distribution, Transportation, Merchandise Management and Planning, Merchandise Presentation, Product Design and Development and Business Intelligence. Prior to Target, Fred served as Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer at Fingerhut Corporation where he strategically assisted in the transformation of this $2 billion company on the verge of dissolution.

“I am truly honored to join Sports Authority’s team. I look forward to the growth of this company and know that my previous experience will only better my ability to enhance Sports Authority’s technology solutions,” said Argir. “The team that I will be working with daily has already proven itself to be invaluable and I’m encouraged by everyone’s openness for new opportunities.”

About Sports Authority

Sports Authority is staffed with experts in all areas of sports and fitness related topics, and strives to be the ultimate "authority," both on and off the field. Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, Sports Authority is the leading destination for consumers to fulfill their own sports equipment needs, as well as find their favorite team's apparel. Sports Authority operates 462 stores in 45 states, and employs more than 15,000 associates nationwide. It also operates stores in Japan under a partnership with AEON Co., Ltd. The company's e-commerce website is located at www.sportsauthority.com.

Contacts

JMS Public Relations
Jamie Schumacher, 415-341-2594
jschumacher@jmspublicrelations.com

Release Summary

Sports Authority, the nation’s premier full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced the appointment of Fred Argir as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Information Office.

Contacts

JMS Public Relations
Jamie Schumacher, 415-341-2594
jschumacher@jmspublicrelations.com